1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R147 JKS
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 116,832 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/09/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
R147 JKS Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2007
- 116,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R147 JKS Mileage History
- 01/09/200544,051 mi
- 02/08/200649,710 mi+5,659 mi
- 23/09/2006106,725 mi+57,015 mi
- 23/09/2006106,725 mi
- 08/08/200755,227 mi-51,498 mi
- 18/09/2007116,832 mi+61,605 mi
- 18/09/2007116,832 mi
Average of roughly 35,591 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R147 JKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R147 JKS) between September 2005 and September 2007.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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